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'''Build 99''' is mentioned in Release Notes from build 122, along with builds 73, 108 and 116. It was leaked by BA member sunnyblueman, along with builds 73f and 116. It is similar in looks to 81, though somewhat more polished.
'''Build 99''' is mentioned in Release Notes from build 122, along with builds 73, 108 and 116. It was leaked by BA member sunnyblueman, along with builds 73f and 116. It is similar in looks to 81, though somewhat more polished.
== Installation ==
''Installing from Windows 95 Boot Floppy''<br>
1. Prepare Disk with <code>fdisk.exe</code>, reboot, then format. <code>format.com C:</code><br>
2. Change to the CD-ROM and enter the <code>RETAIL</code> directory.<br>
3. Run <code>setup.exe</code><br>
4. Accept the default settings then continue to the file copying process. You may also customize the features to be installed. If you are asked to set a computer name and workgroup name, do so.<br>
5. When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.<br>
6. Run <code>edit.com</code> and press <code>ALT+F+O</code>. Browse to <code>C:\config.sys</code><br>
7. Change <code>Files=30</code> and <code>Buffers=30</code> to <code>Files=90</code> and <code>Buffers=90</code><br>
8. Save changes (<code>ALT+F+S</code>) then exit (<code>ALT+F+X</code>)<br>
9. Remove floppy and then boot to Windows.<br>
== Boot Problems ==
This build hangs at the Windows Chicago logo and won't boot in fail-safe mode.


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Revision as of 17:33, 13 August 2015

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Windows 95 Build 99
Kernel version Windows 9x 4.00
CPU architecture x86
Edition n/a
BIOS date not required


Build 99 is mentioned in Release Notes from build 122, along with builds 73, 108 and 116. It was leaked by BA member sunnyblueman, along with builds 73f and 116. It is similar in looks to 81, though somewhat more polished.

Installation

Installing from Windows 95 Boot Floppy
1. Prepare Disk with fdisk.exe, reboot, then format. format.com C:
2. Change to the CD-ROM and enter the RETAIL directory.
3. Run setup.exe
4. Accept the default settings then continue to the file copying process. You may also customize the features to be installed. If you are asked to set a computer name and workgroup name, do so.
5. When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.
6. Run edit.com and press ALT+F+O. Browse to C:\config.sys
7. Change Files=30 and Buffers=30 to Files=90 and Buffers=90
8. Save changes (ALT+F+S) then exit (ALT+F+X)
9. Remove floppy and then boot to Windows.

Boot Problems

This build hangs at the Windows Chicago logo and won't boot in fail-safe mode.